The Hidden Children by Robert William Chambers Chapter 10 Page 81

I expect so — but if — — ”

“Oh! Is there an ‘if’?’ Euan, are you going away forever?”

“Dear maid, I don’t know yet what has happened — — ”

“I do! You are going!� To your death, perhaps — for all I know — — ”

“Hush! And good-night — — ”

She held to my offered hand tightly:

“Don’t go — don’t go — — ”

“I will return and tell you if — — ”

“‘If!’ That means you will not return! I shall never see you again!”